Vegan and vegan-friendly places in New Orleans

We list 170 places in New Orleans where vegans can eat: 1 100% vegan and 169 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Juices, Burgers, and Pizza. 100% vegan spots include Cinnaholic.

Listed by vegan level (100% vegan first). Within a level: places where we know what to order vegan first, then by rating and number of vegan dishes; chains come after independent places, one entry per chain.

1. Cinnaholic

   🌱100% veganRestaurant · Breakfast

   4921 Freret Street, New Orleans

   Vegan: Old Skool, Cookie Monster, Caramel Apple Pie

2. Elizabeth Street Cafe

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Vietnamese

3. Empanola

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Argentinian

   630A Saint Ann Street

4. Good Bird

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads, Sandwiches, Chicken

   5041 Freret Street, New Orleans

5. Green Goddess

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Indian, Fusion

   307 Exchange Place, New Orleans

6. Magazine Pizza

   Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

7. Meals from the Heart

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   13 French Market Place

8. Soule Cafe

   Vegan optionsRestaurant

   2549 Banks Street

9. Surrey Cafe & Juice Bar

   Vegan optionsCafé

10. Sweet Soulfood

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Local, American

    1025 North Broad Street

11. Velveteen Lounge & Restaurant

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Regional, Burgers, Sandwiches

    2565 Bayou Road, New Orleans

12. IHOP

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

13. Jamba

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    Vegan: Apple ‘n Greens, Greens ‘n Ginger, Mega Mango

14. Jimmy John's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable sandwich; order without cheese and mayonnaise., French Bread, Avocado Spread

15. Taco Bell

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: Bean Burrito, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, Spicy Potato Soft Taco · Ask for listed customizations; Fresco Style removes dairy toppings and adds pico de gallo.

16. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Real Fruit Smoothies, Iced Cold Brew, Lemon Sorbet · Ask which non-dairy flavors are available at the local shop; flavors vary by location. The chain notes that all menu items are prepared in the same area, so cross-contact is possible.

17. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 12 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

18. CAVA

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mediterranean

    5001 Freret Street, #Unit B, New Orleans

    Vegan: Crispy Falafel, Spicy Greens, Hummus

19. Ike's Sandwiches

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    1940 Dauphine St, New Orleans

    Vegan: 70. Meatless Mike, 246. James & The Giant Peach, 301. Handsome Owl

20. Yogurtland

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    4903 Prytania Street, New Orleans

    Vegan: Plant-Based Salted Chocolate Soufflé, Plant-Based Brown Sugar Vanilla, Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl

21. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

    500 Port Of New Orleans Place #50, New Orleans

    Vegan: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, Sweet Almond Pretzel, Sweet Glaze Dip

22. Einstein Bros. Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels

    615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Cinnamon Raisin Bagel, Natural Peanut Butter

23. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    309 N Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans

    Vegan: Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans, Classic Avo Toast, Mediterranean Veggie

24. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    Chain · 17 locations here

    Vegan: Vegan Mango Kale, Vegan Mixed Berry, Vegan Dark Chocolate Banana

25. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 27 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Patty, Artisan Italian (White), Oil · Build a Veggie Delite sandwich or salad with vegan-friendly vegetables and condiments; choose an approved bread. Veggie Patty availability varies by location.

26. Waffle House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Hashbrowns, Grilled Onions, Grilled Tomatoes · Order a build-your-own hashbrown plate or bowl with animal-free toppings; all items share grill and prep surfaces with animal items.

27. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Sofritas, Black Beans, Pinto Beans · Build your own burrito, bowl, salad, tacos or kid’s meal with vegan components; the official site suggests Sofritas, black or pinto beans, brown rice and vegetables/salsa.

28. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 14 locations here

    Vegan: Caffe Latte, Caffe Mocha, Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

29. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip, Vegan Birthday Cake, Vegan Chocolate Chunk

30. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Vegan: Vegan Pizza, Build Your Own Personal Vegan Pizza, Cheesy Bread

31. La Madeleine Bakery & Cafe

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · French

    601 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans

    Vegan: Cranberry & Pecan Wild Field Salade, French Lentil Soupe, Fruit Salade

32. Mooyah

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Black bean vegan patty with avocado, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, tomato and BBQ sauce; order in a lettuce cup., Hand-Cut Fries, Sweet Potato

33. Pei Wei

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

    Vegan: Firecracker Tofu, Honey-Seared Tofu, Asian Chopped Salad

34. True Food Kitchen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    801 St Charles Ave, New Orleans

    Vegan: Vegan Double Cheeseburger, Chocolate Chip Cookie à la Mode, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

35. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Sub with peppers, mushrooms and three cheeses; request no cheese or mayo and use white or gluten-free bread., Firehouse Salad · For a vegan sub, use a white or gluten-free roll; request no cheese and no mayo. Check local ingredients, as bread and availability can vary.

36. Hard Rock Cafe

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Fajitas, The Impossible™ Burger

37. Playa Bowls

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    5601 Magazine St, New Orleans

    Vegan: Kowabunga, Kowabunga · For a custom bowl, skip honey and choose vegan-friendly toppings.

38. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    333 Canal Street, New Orleans

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

39. The Honey Baked Ham Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

    5300 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans

    Vegan: California Veggie Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Sandwich

40. D.P. Dough Virginia Tech

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    1133 Decatur St, New Orleans

    Vegan: Impossiburg Zone · Ask your location which vegan options are available.

41. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 10 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

42. Fogo de Chão

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Brazilian

    614 Canal St, New Orleans

    Vegan: Seared Tofu with Sesame Black Bean Pasta

43. Baya Bar

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Juices

    4719 Freret Street, New Orleans

44. Café du Monde

    Vegan optionsCafé · French

    500 Port of New Orleans Place, #140, New Orleans

45. Dat Dog

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Hot dogs

    601 Frenchmen Street

46. Kilwins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Chocolate, Ice cream, Popcorn

    Chain · 2 locations here

47. PJ's

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 26 locations here

48. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

    Vegan optionsBar

    1009 Poydras St, New Orleans